Episodes of the Disney anthology TV series I've seen
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1.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
A Tribute to Joel Chandler Harris
(1956)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Walt looks at the history of Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus stories.
Directors: William Beaudine, Clyde Geronimi | Stars: Walt Disney, Jonathan Hale, Sam McDaniel, Harry Shannon
Votes: 19
2.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Plausible Impossible
(1956)
Not Rated | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Walt Disney explains some of the techniques of animation.
Directors: William Beaudine, Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Walt Disney, Leopold Stokowski, Clarence Nash
Votes: 141
3.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Story of the Animated Drawing
(1955)
Not Rated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Walt Disney discusses the history of animation.
Directors: William Beaudine, Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Walt Disney, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski, Oliver Wallace
Votes: 161
4.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Tricks of Our Trade
(1957)
Not Rated | 53 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
With examples from Disney feature-length films, Walt Disney gives a behind-the-scenes look at the improvements in animation made by his studio's in-house training and research that studied real-life motion and made technical innovations.
Directors: James Algar, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske | Stars: Walt Disney, Jack Boyd, Marc Davis, Billy House
Votes: 52
5.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Man in Space
(1955)
Unrated | 51 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
With a combination of documentary footage and animation, the science and history of rockets, and the effects of space travel on man are illustrated.
Director: Ward Kimball | Stars: Dick Tufeld, Walt Disney, Heinz Haber, Ward Kimball
Votes: 281
6.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Man and the Moon
(1955)
Unrated | 53 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The show takes a look at how scientists are preparing for a flight to the moon, beginning with a live-action segment and then going into animation as the rocket ship takes off to film the backside of the moon.
Director: Ward Kimball | Stars: Frank Gerstle, Richard Emory, Frank Connor, Leo Needham
Votes: 97
7.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Mars and Beyond
(1957)
Unrated | 53 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
With help of technical advisers Dr. Wernher von Braun, Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger, and Dr. E. C. Slipher. Walt presents a humorous look at what man might find on Mars, with predictions for exploration of the planet with an atomic spaceship.
Director: Ward Kimball | Stars: Paul Frees, Walt Disney, Clarence Nash, E.C. Slipher
Votes: 280
8.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Our Friend the Atom
(1957)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Dr. Heinz Haber looks at the atom as a potential power source, stressing that strict controls are necessary. He traces the history of the atom through the days of the ancient Greek philosophers to the discoveries of modern scientists.
Director: Hamilton Luske | Stars: Heinz Haber, Walt Disney, Paul Frees
Votes: 127
9.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
A Day in the Life of Donald Duck
(1956)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
This episode follows the events of Donald Duck as he struggles through a typical day at the Disney Studio. Along the way, he meets Jimmie Dodd, Roy Williams, the Mouseketeers and the actor that does his voice, Clarence Nash.
Director: Jack Hannah | Stars: Walt Disney, Sharon Baird, Bobby Burgess, Jimmie Dodd
Votes: 42
10.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Golden Horseshoe Revue
(1962)
Unrated | 48 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The 10,000th performance of Disneyland's venerable "Golden Horseshoe Revue," featuring special guest stars.
Director: Ron Miller | Stars: Annette Funicello, Gene Sheldon, Wally Boag, Betty Taylor
Votes: 57
11.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Disneyland Goes to the World's Fair
(1964)
Unrated | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A look at the history of world's fairs, followed by a preview of Disney attractions at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Also, Walt explains Audio-Animatronics, the new Disney process that helps bring inanimate objects to life.
Director: Hamilton Luske | Stars: Walt Disney, Blaine Gibson, Pat McNalley, Wally Boag
Votes: 31
12.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Disneyland Around the Seasons
(1966)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Walt takes viewers on yet another tour of Disneyland to point out some of the newest additions to the park, including New Orleans Square, It's a Small World and Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln.
Director: Hamilton Luske | Stars: Walt Disney, Chet Huntley, Dick Van Dyke
Votes: 131
13.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Donald's Award
(1957)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Walt offers Donald a reward if he can remain on his best behavior for a week, and he sends Jiminy Cricket to check up on him. Segments from Donald Duck cartoons emphasize his temper.
Directors: Jack Hannah, Jack King | Stars: Walt Disney, Cliff Edwards, Clarence Nash, Billy Bletcher
Votes: 12
14.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
This Is Your Life Donald Duck
(1960)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Walt Disney turns the show over to Jiminy Cricket who presents a tribute to Donald Duck, using a number of his cartoons.
Directors: Jack Hannah, Charles Nichols, Jack Kinney | Stars: Walt Disney, Billy Bletcher, Cliff Edwards, Dessie Flynn
Votes: 29
15.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Goofy Success Story
(1955)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A look at Goofy's rise to stardom, leading into several of his cartoons-Moving Day, Moose Hunters, How to Ride a Horse, and Motor Mania.
Directors: Jack Kinney, Wolfgang Reitherman | Stars: Walt Disney, Jack Bailey, Pinto Colvig, Hans Conried
Votes: 28
16.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Where Do the Stories Come From?
(1956)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Walt answers the often-asked question of just where the stories for his studio's cartoons come from, which is from practically anywhere.
Directors: Jack Hannah, Charles Nichols | Stars: Walt Disney, Kirk Douglas, Ollie Johnston, Ward Kimball
Votes: 28
17.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Fourth Anniversary Show
(1957)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Celebrating four years on television, Walt Disney first describes his 1938 meeting with Serge Prokofieff, and shows the resulting film, Peter and the Wolf. Then he joins the Mouseketeers to tell about plans for future shows.
Directors: Hamilton Luske, Sidney Miller, Clyde Geronimi | Stars: Walt Disney, Sharon Baird, Bobby Burgess, Lonnie Burr
Votes: 41
18.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Back Stage Party
(1961)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Television show, aired December 17, 1961, being a tour of the Disney Studio and a party celebrating the completion of Babes in Toyland. Annette Funicello hosts the final segment by introducing various cast members who perform.
Directors: Jack Donohue, Hamilton Luske | Stars: Ray Bolger, Tommy Sands, Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn
Votes: 30
19.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Disneyland 10th Anniversary
(1965)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Julie Reihm, Miss Disneyland, joins Walt to look at some of the new attractions coming to the park, Then there is a party at Disneyland for the Tencennial. Celebrities at the park.
Director: Hamilton Luske | Stars: Mary Blair, Harriet Burns, Claude Coats, Roland F. Crump
Votes: 34
20.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
I Captured the King of the Leprechauns
(1959)
Not Rated | 49 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Behind the scenes of Darby O'Gill and the Little People.
Directors: Harry Keller, Robert Stevenson | Stars: Pat O'Brien, Albert Sharpe, Sean Connery, Janet Munro
Votes: 120
21.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Disneyland Story
(1954)
Unrated | 32 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Walt Disney presents a preview for both his upcoming park called Disneyland and several episodes of the show to come.
Directors: Robert Florey, Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Jack Couffer, Walt Disney, Kirk Douglas, Norman Foster
Votes: 119
22.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Disneyland After Dark
(1962)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Taking a look at Disneyland following nightfall, including nighttime entertainment and appearances by many celebrities of the day.
Directors: William Beaudine, Hamilton Luske | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Bobby Rydell, Annette Funicello, Bobby Burgess
Votes: 83
23.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
From All of Us to All of You!
(1958)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Jiminy Cricket hosts a clip show with cartoons vaguely relating to Christmas.
Director: Jack Hannah | Stars: Walt Disney, Cliff Edwards
Votes: 176
24.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
An Adventure in Color/Mathmagic Land
(1961)
Not Rated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Professor Ludwig Von Drake provides an interesting lowdown on color.
Directors: Les Clark, Hamilton Luske, Joshua Meador, Wolfgang Reitherman | Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash
Votes: 77
25.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Magic and Music
(1958)
Unrated | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Slave in the Magic Mirror returns to host this look at one of his favorite subjects: the magic of music.
Directors: Hamilton Luske, Jack Kinney | Stars: Hans Conried, Walt Disney, Leopold Stokowski
Votes: 19
26.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
(1955)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Features The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949), originally from The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949).
Director: James Algar | Stars: Bing Crosby, John Dehner, Walt Disney
Votes: 58
27.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Truth About Mother Goose
(1963)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Prof. Ludwig Von Drake and his co-host, Herman, tells the stories behind Mother Goose rhymes, such as Little Jack Horner, Mary, Mary quite Contrary and London Bridge is Falling Down and the fairy tale Mickey and the Beanstalk.
Directors: Hamilton Luske, Bill Justice, Wolfgang Reitherman, Bill Roberts | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Billy Gilbert
Votes: 22
28.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Man Is His Own Worst Enemy
(1962)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Ludwig Von Drake explains on why people is the biggest challenge facing people these days, because they cause most problems, without which there would be no problems. He uses a variety of Disney cartoons to prove his point.
Directors: Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Charles Nichols, Bill Roberts | Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Frank Graham, Clarence Nash
Votes: 14
29.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
On Vacation
(1956)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Some later reruns as On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends. Jiminy Cricket hosts and tries to find the other Disney characters, but they are all on vacation.
Directors: Jack Hannah, Charles Nichols | Stars: Walt Disney, Cliff Edwards, Marcellite Garner, James MacDonald
Votes: 22
30.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Magic Highway U.S.A.
(1958)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The importance of America's highways is depicted, from the earliest days to the highways (and vehicles) of the future. Narrated by Marvin Miller.
Director: Ward Kimball | Stars: Walt Disney, Marvin Miller, Robert Shayne
Votes: 33
31.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Man on Wheels
(1967)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The effect of the invention of the wheel on society, featuring two featurettes-Donald and the Wheel and Freewayphobia.
Directors: Les Clark, Hamilton Luske, Ward Kimball | Star: Walt Disney
32.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Coyote's Lament
(1961)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Walt Disney introduces this episode to present the coyote's side of his issues with man and dog.
Director: Charles Nichols | Stars: Walt Disney, Pinto Colvig, Thurl Ravenscroft
Votes: 32
33.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Carnival Time
(1962)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Ludwig Von Drake takes a look at some major carnivals in New Orleans (hosted by Donald Duck) and Rio de Janeiro (hosted by Jose Carioca).
Director: Hamilton Luske | Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, José Oliveira
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